I am an easy go lucky person who has engaged in a modest bit of traveling!

I am an artist. I am an explorer.

I am pretty silly and animated if I am in the right group of people who encourage that sort of behavior :)

I love talking about anything and everything, I do not shy from deep and complicated conversations and exchanges.

I'm very passionate about social justice issues and bridging the ever growing political divide in our country. I also have some very interesting ideas on using love and visionary thinking to have a long term impact on bringing equity.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Get to know the city better through it's people and neighborhoods!

Learn, love, and grow! I want to get more in touch with the human spirit. I love people and making meaningful connections.

My mission when I travel is not just to get to know a place from its tourist destinations but also from its people and elements of daily life. I want to feel like a local as much as possible wherever I am exploring.

Interests

I love cooking socially, playing practically any sport, thrifting, and more! Besides that, international films and music.

Last but not least, I LOVE TO DANCE!

• dancing
• cooking
• working out
• bouldering
• hiking
• camping
• cooking together

Music, Movies, and Books

Music - I don't discriminate! I am a true lover of music, there is something I love in every genre. Some of the artists I hold in high regard: Lupe Fiasco, Logic, Sufijan Stevens, A R Rahman, Ali Farka Toure.....

Movies- Classics like Forrest Gump and Shawshank Redemption. More contemporary hits like Blood diamond, most films by Leo di-cap and Matt Damon. La Vita e bella. Dil Se. Rangeela. Mar Adentro.

Books - I prefer fiction over non-fiction, but feel guilty for feeling that way. I recently read the hunger games series and enjoyed it.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Conduct a nationwide health systems evaluation in Afghanistan!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you more about our domestic healthcare system!

I love sharing in topics which I know a little about (politics, healthcare, social issues) and learning in topics which I have so much more to learn from (architecture, art, economics, linguistics, etc)

I am a sponge and open to learning anything with substance. #knowledgesociety

What I Can Share with Hosts

Chocolates and wine anyone? :)

I would love to cook for you!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Canada, Colombia, India, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain

Countries I’ve Lived In

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Tajikistan, United Arab Emirates, United States